McHARGUE, John M.
Source: Crawfordsville Journal Review 14 Aug 1950 p 2
Kingman—(CNS)—John M. McHargue, 92, a retired United Brethren minister, died Sunday Aug., 13, 1950 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bertha E. Cook, Kingman, where he had made his home the past 24 years. He was born Mar. 19, 1858 in Parke County, Ind., the son of James and Jane B. Martin McHargue. He was married Dec. 1, 1881 to Rebecca A. Knauer who preceded him in death. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Cook, with whom he made his home, and Mrs. Carrie E. Ratliff, Kingman; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A son, Chancey L., and a daughter, Mrs. Pearl Thompson preceded him in death. He was the last of a family of 16 children. The body was returned to the residence of Mrs. Cooke Monday where it will remain until 1 p. m. (CST) Tuesday when it will be taken to the Kingman United Brethren Church for services at 2 p. m. (CST). The Rev. Winn Sherrill will officiate. Burial will be in Kingman Fraternal Cemetery. --typed by Walt W
Source: The obituary is from a collection by Fauniel Hershberger, saved the 1950's, 60's and 70's. She was a life long resident of Fountain County Indiana. The collection is now housed at Crawfordsville District Public Library.
Kingman—The. Rev. John M. McHargue, a minister for 50 years, was honor guest at his 89th birthday celebration in the Kingman gymnasium and United Brethren Church, March 16. The affair was planned by his two daughters and his many friends in this community. A table, decorated in pink and white crepe paper, was set for 24 of the oldest guests. The centerpiece was pink and white carnations with two large decorated birthday cakes on either side. "Happy Birthday" was sung and thanks was offered by the Rev. Winfield Sherrill. Dinner was served cafeteria style and the 130 guests were seated at small tables. At 2 p. m. the group assembled in the church and the following program was given: Piano solo, Davey Puckett; vocal duet, Maude Cory and Mabel Sackmire; clarinet and cornet duet, Peggy Swaim and Josephine Jones; vocal solo, Mrs. Sackmire; piano solo, Mrs. Verda Brown; quartet, Newnum brothers; vocal solo, Scott Ratcliff; reading, Sylvia Bland. The life sketch of the Rev. McHargue was read by Mrs. Edith Lindley. The Rev. Leslie Smith, pastor of the church, and several of the members gave short talks. "Grandpa" McHargue, as he is familiarly known at Kingman, was born on a farm in Jackson Township, Parke County, Ind., Mar. 19, 1858, where he grew to manhood. He attended the public schools and was graduated. To further his education he attended the Danville Teachers' Normal College for one term of three months in 1879. From there he received a teacher's license but never used it. He was married to Rebecca A. Knauer Dec. 20, 1880 and they were the parents of four children, two of whom are living. Mrs. McHargue died 21 years ago. Mr. McHargue was converted at Popular Grove and joined church at the age of 30. He later joined the White River Conference in 1895. In 1898 he was ordained a minister of the United Brethren Church. During the next 15 years he was a pastor of 12 different fields of labor, the first charge being at Coal Bluff, Ind. For more than 20 years he traveled up and down the Wabash and White River Conference as an evangelist. During his ministry he estimates that 2,000 people were converted under his preaching, that he has baptized 1,000, married 200 couples and preached 1,500 funerals. His two daughters, Mrs. Fay Cook, with whom he makes his home, and Mrs. Clem Ratcliff, live in Kingman. He has five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Brother McHargue comes to town every day, swinging his cane and is a very familiar person to the entire community. --typed by Walt W
Source: Unknown newspaper --
John M. McHargue one of Kingman’s older residents, passed away at the home of his daughter Mrs. Bertha E. Cook on Saturday, Aug 12 at 6:30 p.m. He was 92 years of age. He was born in Jackson Township, Parke County, Indiana on March 19, 1858 the son of James and Jane Martin McHargue. He was the last of 16 children. On Dec 1, 1881 he was married to Rebecca A. Knauer who preceded him in death in Nov 1926. Since the death of his wife he has made his home with his daughter, Bertha. In early manhood he entered the ministry. He was an active minister in the United Brethren church for 50 years from which he had retired. Survivors include two daughters: Mrs. Bertha E. Cook and Mrs. Carrie E. Ratcliff of Kingman/ 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A son, Chauncey L and a daughter, Pearl M. Thompson preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Kingman EUB Church on Tuesday Aug 15 at 2:00 o’clock with Rev Winn Sherrill officiating. Interment was at Kingman Fraternal Cemetery with Woodrow Funeral Home in charge. --thanks so much to Bren M and ~~~Transcribed and Type by kbz
Source: Unknown newspaper
JM McHargue, the 16th child of James and Jane McHargue was born in Jackson Township, Parke County, Ind March 19, 1858. His early life was spent in Jackson Township where he attended the public schools of that day which were mainly one room buildings warmed by old fashioned wood stoves. He never had the opportunity to study at any of the higher branches but with a will to learn, and hard work he obtained a fair education. At the age of 18, he received a license to teach in the schools of that county. He was converted and joined the United Brethren Church in 1886 and was called to preach within 24 hours after his conversion. He obeyed the call and joined the old Upper Wabash Conference in 1895 and in 1899 was ordained at Potomac, Ill by the sainted brother, WR Funk of Dayton, Ohio. Many people were brought to Christ through his preaching and many were added to the church. He served as pastor at numerous charges in both Indiana and Illinois. He was married to Rebecca Knauer on Dec 1, 1881. To this union were born four children: Bertha E. Chauncey L. Carrie S and Pearl M. This was a happy congenial home, always open to all friends and ministers of the gospel. During the years, death came to the home and removed the daughter, Pearl; also the wife and mother and the only son, Chancey. After the death of his wife, he made his home with hi s son, Chancey and his daughter, Bertha where he was tenderly cared for by his loved ones, until his death occurred in the early evening of Aug 12, 1950 at the age of 92 years, 4 months and 23 days. He leaves two daughters: Bertha Cook and Carrie Ratcliff both of Kingman; one son-in-law, Fay Cook and one daughter-in-law, Ruth McHargue of Detroit, Michigan; five grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. And so his book of life closes and leaves forever fixed its record, only to be known and read by the aid of memory, which will come in after years as a benediction to his loved ones and friends. – thanks so much to Bren M for sending this one and ~~~Transcribed and Type by kbz